India Participates in the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Donor Group for Palestine

SadaNews - Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, represented India at the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) in Brussels. The meeting was jointly organized by the European Commission and the Palestine Authority with participation from European Union Member States, Palestine and other key international partners and financial institutions. The meeting was preceded by a Senior Officials' Meeting in the morning.

At the meeting, the Secretary emphasized that India has been a long-standing partner of the Palestinian people, and reaffirmed India’s continued support to a two State solution, as well as to Palestine’s membership of the UN. She underlined India’s ongoing developmental assistance, including capacity building programmes and humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine, noting that India’s projects are demand-driven and largely centred on healthcare, education, capacity building, and vocational training. While stating that India is currently engaged in major projects in healthcare, women’s empowerment and institution building in Palestine, she announced several new projects focused on rehabilitation, health, education and vocational training.

While in Brussels, Secretary also attended a meeting hosted by the incoming Chair of the Advisory Commission of UNRWA, wherein she highlighted India’s continued support to the Agency and its efforts in Palestine.

India remains a dedicated partner that contributes tangibly towards meeting the humanitarian needs of the people of Palestine.